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President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, President Obama arrives at the event with a little jog to the stage.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, members of the Secret Service secure a perimeter around the event.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, two volunteers take a selfie in front of the podium.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, attendees arrive at the event after going through security.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, Delaware Governor Jack Markell speaks before the President arrives.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, a Delware State Police helicopter does aerial checks of the area before President Obama arrives.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, a White House staffer puts President Obama's pen on the memorandum that he signed after speaking.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, Delaware Attorney General Beau Biden (second from right) shakes hands with other attendees before President Obama arrives.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, President Obama arrives at the event with a little jog to the stage.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, Presidential photographer Pete Souza photographs the president during the event.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, an attendee takes a selfie as President Obama speaks in the background.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, President Obama shakes hands with attendees after signing the memorandum.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, President Obama shakes hands with attendees after signing the memorandum.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, President Obama shakes hands with attendees after signing the memorandum.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, President Obama shakes hands with attendees after signing the memorandum.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, President Obama waves to attendees as he leaves.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, President Obama gives a thumbs up to attendees as he leaves.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative". Here, President Obama waves to attendees as he leaves.

Staff photos by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

Staff iPhone Panoramic Photo by Tom Kelly IV
President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".

President Barack Obama visited the Port of Wilmington, in Wilmington, Delaware on Thursday July 17, 2014 to speak about building infrastructure using the recently closed I-495 Bridge as a backdrop. I-495 has been closed for a number of weeks after structural deficiencies were found as a number of support columns have began to lean. President Obama started his visit by speaking about the Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 which crashed near the Ukraine-Russia border earlier in the day, before speaking about a memorandum that he then signed to launch the "Build America Investment Initiative".